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10-09-2009, 02:03 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 17
Weight Statistics 7/30/08 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
243 lb Start Weight:
150 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.2716049383 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.0550233905 BMI Start:
23.4907551793 BMI Current:
21.924704834 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodSleeve Gastrectomy
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Since the sleeve has only been done since 2002, there isn't 10-year outcome data for it yet which is why most insurance companies still consider it experimental and won't cover it. However, five-year outcome data shows that the sleeve outcome is just as good as bypass surgery (including for type II diabetes) and better than the band.
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10-09-2009, 09:01 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Centerburg, Ohio
Posts: 130
Weight Statistics October 8, 2009 Start Date:
March 10, 2010 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
324 lb Start Weight:
241 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
83 lb Weight Loss:
66 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.6172839506 % % Lost:
09/21/10 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index49.258650519 BMI Start:
36.6399221453 BMI Current:
26.6057525952 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodSleeve Gastrectomy
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United Health Care approved the sleeve last week, good thing since my surgeon won't do a bypass on me because of a bleeding problem that I have. He did say he would have gone to bat for me and probably would have won given my situation.
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10-09-2009, 09:05 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 17
Weight Statistics 7/30/08 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
243 lb Start Weight:
150 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.2716049383 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.0550233905 BMI Start:
23.4907551793 BMI Current:
21.924704834 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodSleeve Gastrectomy
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That is great news! I'm thrilled for you, Jody, and will love following your progress! I attend a support group with bypass patients and hear nothing but problems. I know many band patients and honestly don't know a single one that hasn't had a complication or is happy with their result. I'm the world's biggest (well, that's probably not the best word!) fan of the sleeve. Jane
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10-09-2009, 09:31 PM
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| | Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lacey, WA
Posts: 3
Weight Statistics July 10, 2009 Start Date:
August 11, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
281 lb Start Weight:
236 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
45 lb Weight Loss:
96 lb Lb Left to Lose:
16.0142348754 % % Lost:
July 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index48.2282714844 BMI Start:
40.5048828125 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodSleeve Gastrectomy
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"Good for you, thingirl! Yes, the rate of weight loss does depend a lot on your initial weight. It took me 5 months to lose 50 lbs and it took my sister 5 weeks. I had a total of 100 lbs to lose and she had a total of over 200 lbs. Keep it up! "
Thank you for the support and encouragement. I am diligent with exercise.
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11-08-2009, 07:54 PM
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| | Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1
Weight Statistics 10/01/2009 Start Date:
11/12/2009 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
201 lb Start Weight:
194 lb Current Weight:
110 lb Goal Weight:
7 lb Weight Loss:
84 lb Lb Left to Lose:
3.48258706468 % % Lost:
11/12/2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index40.5926457914 BMI Start:
39.1789715599 BMI Current:
22.2148807814 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodSleeve Gastrectomy
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So from the statistics I"m seeing on here, the rate of weightloss depends on the amount ojf weight you have to lose? Does anyone know an average? My Dr said that the hospital stats are showing that people have an average weightloss of excess bodyweight at 6 months of 50-70%. but the said that is strictly from our hospital, but that reports show upwards of 80% at the 6 month mark. Is this accurate?
And has anyone been through any complications with the sleeve since surgery?
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11-09-2009, 01:14 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 17
Weight Statistics 7/30/08 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
243 lb Start Weight:
150 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.2716049383 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.0550233905 BMI Start:
23.4907551793 BMI Current:
21.924704834 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodSleeve Gastrectomy
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Hi there!
I don't have the short-term data I think you're looking for. I've done quite a bit of research and can tell you that:
Band weight loss averages 82.7% of excess weight at 10 years
Bypass weight loss averages 62-75% of excess weight 5-10 years after surgery
Sleeve patients average 70-80% loss 3 years after surgery (long-term data not available since the sleeve's only been done since 2002)
On the average, WLS patients average a 34% loss in body weight (NOT excess body weight) 2 years after surgery
I have a website with more statistics and links to several studies: The truth about having weight loss surgery in Mexico.
Jane
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04-01-2010, 11:44 AM
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| | Cub Reporter
Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montana
Posts: 53
Weight Statistics 2-21-10 Start Date:
3-04-10 Surgery Date:
6' "
Height:
347 lb Start Weight:
190 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
157 lb Weight Loss:
-10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.2449567723 % % Lost:
3-4-12 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index47.0565200617 BMI Start:
25.7658179012 BMI Current:
27.1219135802 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method-
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Is the Mini Gastric Bypass the same as the Sleeve??
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04-01-2010, 11:59 AM
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| | Super Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 23,801
5' 5"
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Originally Posted by bigdaddy  Is the Mini Gastric Bypass the same as the Sleeve?? | NO. It is a totally different surgery. The sleeve makes a tube out of the stomach, and keeps the pyloric sphincter (the muscle that opens and closes the orifice from the stomach to the duodenum) intact. The sleeve can be done by itself as a weight loss surgery, or it can be the first stage for duodenal switch with those whoes BMI is over 60.
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04-01-2010, 12:05 PM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: chicago,il
Posts: 637
Weight Statistics 02-09-10 Start Date:
Feb.09,2010 & Dec.02,2010 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
358 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
206 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
57.5418994413 % % Lost:
2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index63.4099269337 BMI Start:
26.9226505417 BMI Current:
29.2252456538 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodDuodenal Switch
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Hi, There you guys are,where have you been !!!!! (lol) I went in to get the DS, but got the sleeve as part 1. That was on 02-09-10 and have lost 49 pounds,33 was the first 3 1/2 weeks. but I still have about 140 more pounds to go (whoo) my surgeon said we will decide in about 3 -4 months weather we will complete the DS surgery or if I will just stay sleeved. I haven't had any major problems ,I just have to eat which I don't feel like because my pouchy is very moody. but, I do stay dehyated 1 hospitol stay made that a prioity. Any suggestions or help along my journal would be so apreciated.I'm glad to see sleevers,even through everyone on here is GREAT!!!!!
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10-03-2010, 05:38 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 18
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hello and thanks..... i was aboutt to have gastric bypass until this was recommended......i have not heard of it before....i am worried that i only want surgery once....will a sleeve be enough? the bypass scares me..the surgeon says the sleeve gives a better quality of life after.....what do u eat in a day and can u tell me if u can drink alcohol ....please help and thanks
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